To get an idea of exactly how small the worldâs smallest insect is, take out a ruler and look at those tiny lines that appear in between centimeters (make sure youâre not on the side that measures in inches). If in doubt, ask a grown-up to help you find the millimeters.
Nausea and vomiting are very nonspecific symptoms that can be common among people with stomach cancer. Persistent nausea and/or vomiting needs to be checked by your doctor. It can indicate a serious health problem and can cause damage to the lining of your esophagus.
Some chemotherapy drugs are more prone to cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is particularly problematic for some drugs which are central to the management of colorectal cancer and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, including the fluoropyrimidines (5-FU) and irinotecan (CPT-11, CamptosarÂ®). Drugs used to treat other cancers may also cause diarrhea, although to a lesser degree.